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November 20, 2008 2:15 PM PST

British PM comments on NASA hacker Gary McKinnon

by Robert Vamosi
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British prime minister Gordon Brown spoke on Thursday (at least indirectly) about the future of Gary McKinnon, a 42-year-old UFO enthusiast accused of hacking into several U.S. military sites. It was the prime minister's first public comments on the case which, after six years, took a twist over the summer.

McKinnon lost his last fight against extradition in July but has yet to arrive in the United States to stand trial. His lawyers are continuing to appeal within the E.U. courts. McKinnon, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, has said he would prefer to stand trial within the U.K., or at the very least serve his sentence in the UK.

Brown spoke while taking questions at the House of Commons. While he did not address McKinnon's case directly, he did say the "U.K. and the U.S. are signatories to the Council of Europe convention on the transfer of sentenced persons, which enables a person found guilty in the United States of America to serve their sentence in the U.K."

Colin Barker of ZDNet.co.uk has more details.

As CNET's resident security expert, Robert Vamosi has been interviewed on the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets to share his knowledge about the latest online threats and to offer advice on personal and corporate security. Listen to his podcast at securitybites.cnet.com or e-mail Robert with your questions and comments.
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by n3td3v November 20, 2008 3:02 PM PST
Fast forward to 18 minutes 35 seconds...
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by ferretboy88 November 20, 2008 8:55 PM PST
Would it really be a punishment if he could stay over there and get slapped on the wrist? he is better off in a U.S prison so he can get slapped around a bit.
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by 2l84u2c February 10, 2009 4:10 PM PST
Will the real Asperger?s person please stand up?well that would be me Gary and unlike you I wouldn?t be so low as to give Asperger?s this kind of reputation. No, Gary it is time you faced the truth; I know what you did, can prove what you did and with who?on 02/12/2009. So that gives you 2 days to give up the truth and if you?re real giving, and tell who ?SOLO? actually worked with maybe the US authority?s will have some compassion. I know and I know you know. So I?m actually giving you a chance if you are to retarded to figure it out?.um I mean ?Mentally Retarded? sorry?it?s up to you, your choice. If I do have to give up the evidence and my identity is revealed I promise you one thing?wherever you are I will bring quarts of K-Y monthly to you for your chapped hands. If I don?t have to I will bring you Mad Magazines and all the latest news?.promise. See I?m one of ?the good ones? with Asperger?s except I?ve had it my whole life. Oh yes and whad?up with that eye?it looks like it was hit by a laser?was it made in China or Israel? I know, I hate politics too but I really like the USA, NASA and respect and want to protect our soldiers?you and your SOLO team have opened up a huge security leak dude?.what?s it going to be G?I guarantee your bud?s will be singing like canary?s when this comes out. Use your words man and speak first. 2l84u2c
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